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The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) in collaboration with the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey has a postdoctoral opening immediately available. The postdoctoral fellow will be under the supervision of Richard J. Servatius, Ph.D., Director of the SMBI. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality train scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. The research study integrates neuropsychological and personality scales, neurocognitive assessments, psychophysiology, and biological endpoints. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at TBRL. The successful candidate must: be independently motivated, be able to work in collaboration with others, have experience in human research, have a high degree of attention to detail, and be able to communicate clearly and write well. The candidate must be meet criteria for government hire (citizenship, background check). Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Connection Lab
Senior Research Associate (PhD-Level)
Who We Are:
Connection Lab is a small behavioral research laboratory based in San Francisco, CA. We aim to produce high-quality research that focuses on increasing people’s well-being both in their personal and professional lives. Our focus is on the idea of self-connection, but we also deal with related topics including mindfulness, authenticity, and meaning in life.
Who We Are Looking For:
Connection Lab is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our research lab and to help further research on self-connection and well-being. Although the ideal candidate would be based in the San Francisco area full-time, we are open to finding a work arrangement that works well for both the lab and the candidate. The ideal candidate will have significant research experience and be able to work alone and in a team to complete research studies and to produce high-quality publications and presentations. Structurally, the incumbent will report directly to and work in conjunction with the Director of Research.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities ;
Supervise projects from start to finish, including generating research ideas, designing studies, recruiting participants, analyzing data, and disseminating results
Keep current on research that is relevant to the lab’s foci
Represent the lab at regional and national/international research conferences
Contribute to an ongoing series of publications and presentations resulting from the lab’s research
Complete other duties, as needed
Required Education, Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities
Doctoral degree or ABD in psychology, business, or a related social or behavioral science field with an emphasis in quantitative research
Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences
Strong quantitative skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely, for an academic audience, using APA style
Comfort working both as a team and independently on various research tasks
Ideal Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience using various statistical programs, including SPSS, R, and STATA.
Experience with hierarchical and longitudinal data and analyses, as well as techniques such as item response theory and social network analysis
Previous experience performing well-being and/or positive psychology research
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to non-academic audiences
Experience working remotely on various research tasks
Detail-oriented with a knack for spotting small errors or inconsistencies
What You Get:
Should you join us, you will have the chance to make a difference in people’s lives by aiming to increase their well-being both at home and at work. You will be able to do so in a flexible work environment within which you can work remotely on most days of the week. For your hard work, you will receive a competitive salary with 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, you will get 10 paid holidays as well as annual paid time off. You will also have the option to contribute to a retirement account in which the company will match up to 3% of your contribution.
If this sounds like you, please send a letter of interest and a current CV to research@connectionlab.com

Loyola Marymount University’s Heads UP psychology research lab, under the direction of Dr. Joe LaBrie, is looking for a full-time research assistant to execute grant-funded research on alcohol and other health-related behavioral and psychosocial domains with (high-risk) emerging adults. This highly productive lab has multiple active grants and research studies. This job provides a significant opportunity for publications and preparation for further graduate study.
About us: The Heads UP lab researches alcohol use and other health behaviors among college students. This lab focuses on the behavioral and psychosocial factors of engaging in risk behavior and how to leverage these factors to improve intervention strategies. Current projects include: 1. A Parent Based Intervention feasibility and implementation study; 2. A gamified Personalized Normative Feedback intervention study; 3. A project looking at the connection between social media and risk behaviors; and others.
Responsibilities include:
Project management including recruitment/retention of research participants.
Data collection and entry. Data cleaning and scoring.
Perform comprehensive literature reviews and contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, grants, and reports. Assist and perform statistical analysis and evaluation of research results.
Facilitation of individual and group motivational enhancement interventions targeting problematic drinking among college students.
Design/program assessments using online survey software.
Oversee all IRB
Serve as liaison between Heads Up and various campus departments. Represent LMUwithin the Psychology community and at professional conferences; serve on committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters Candidate or Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year research experience with a strong understanding and verifiable application of research methodology and data analysis.
Strong writer in APA style
Opportunities for significant publications.
Familiarity and experience using online survey software encouraged.
Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of SPSS
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
For more information and to apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and writing sample to Heads UP at headsup@lmu.edu .

The School of Psychology in the College of Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology announces an NIH-funded, 2-year postdoctoral position (with a possibility for extension) available in the laboratory of Dr. Doby Rahnev ( www.rahnevlab.gatech.edu ) at the Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Brain Imaging (CABI, www.cabiatl.com ). The position is available starting from April 1, 2019 but will remain open until filled. Salary will follow NIH guidelines and will be commensurate with experience ( https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends ).
The position includes access to facilities for fMRI, TMS, and behavioral testing, as well as a simultaneous TMS-fMRI setup. The lab space is conveniently located inside CABI.
Candidates will be expected to perform research on the neural and computational bases of perceptual decision making, confidence, metacognition, attention, and/or expectation. Candidates will be given the opportunity to conduct studies extending current research or develop their own projects. Requirements include (1) strong computer programming and statistical skills, (2) experience in fMRI data collection and analyses is preferred but not required, and (3) promising publication record.
To apply, send an email to Doby Rahnev ( rahnev@psych.gatech.edu ) including (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of your research interests and how they match the directions of the lab, and (3) a list of three references (names and email addresses only).
The School of Psychology has exceptional research facilities, strongly supports collaborative research, and enjoys productive associations with other colleges and universities in the Atlanta community. Georgia Tech is situated on an attractive campus in the heart of Atlanta, a large, vibrant, verdant city having great economic and cultural strengths. Additional information about our School can be found at www.psychology.gatech.edu .
Questions about technical issues with the application submission process may be sent to Leslie Dionne White ( leslied@gatech.edu ).
The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment, qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans.

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in child development with an emphasis on motivation, socialization processes, and racial and gender disparities in learning. The initial appointment will be two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The position involves work on several research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychosocial factors influence student engagement, mindset beliefs, identity development, and academic learning during middle childhood and adolescence, particularly for students of color and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The work takes an interdisciplinary approach and applies questions and methods from psychological and education science to elementary and secondary school settings. Applicants must have a PhD and a track record of publication in psychology or education, substantive knowledge and background in the field of developmental/educational psychology, child/adolescent development, or quantitative psychology, and excellent academic writing and interpersonal skills. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., HLM, SEM, and growth modeling) are required. Experience with math and science learning and/or research in urban school contexts are preferred.
The fellow will receive strong mentoring with well-established scholars focused on the demanding aspects of producing high quality scholarship. The fellow will be expected to build a research program by formulating research questions, generating research designs, writing grants, conducting analysis, and writing and presenting findings.
To apply for this position, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research goals and training, including why your background and interests are a good match for the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) two writing samples, (4) three letters of reference to http://www.education.pitt.edu/facultysearch/ . The online system will prompt applicants to request three letters of recommendation, directly.
Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application no later than 4/30/2019 . Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ming-Te Wang, at mtwang@pitt.edu , or Dr. James Huguley, at Huguley@pitt.edu .
LRDC is an internationally renowned center with the aim of promoting basic and applied research on learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and motivational aspects and to make research and human development links to formal and informal settings. Pittsburgh is repeatedly voted among “The Most Livable City”, with affordable cost of living and access to a wide array of seasonal recreation opportunities, professional and collegiate athletic events, and a vibrant cultural district.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is a dynamic, academically oriented hospital that promotes integration of research and clinical care. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health research and teaching institute and a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating site. Research at CAMH aims to translate understanding of the causes of mental illness and addictions into more effective treatments.
The Biobehavioral Alcohol Research Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to contribute to human laboratory and psychopharmacology research projects in the area of addictive behaviors. The primary role of the fellow will be to assist with implementation of projects utilizing laboratory-based methods (e.g., drug challenge, drug self-administration) to investigate risk and protective factors for alcohol use disorder and to evaluate candidate pharmacotherapies. Roles will include participating in the management of grant-funded projects and pilot projects, assisting in the development of study protocols, supervision of undergraduate and graduate research assistants, and leadership in data analysis and manuscript preparation. The Fellow will also have access to various academic and training experiences at CAMH and the University of Toronto.
The successful candidate will have obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, pharmacology, neuroscience, or a closely related discipline as of the start date. Experience with relevant human subjects research (e.g., substance use, behavioral pharmacology) is required.
A demonstrated record of independent scientific productivity, as evidenced by a strong history of first-author, peer-review publications, is required. Evidence of strong quantitative skills is preferred. Experience with clinical assessments, including structured interviews (e.g., SCID), self-report-rating scales, personality inventories, and/or neuropsychological testing is an asset. Experience in managing regulated projects/clinical trials is preferred. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to obtain an independent scientist or faculty position within the next 2-3 years.
The successful candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and will be responsive to deadlines and performance feedback. Candidates must possess a strong ability for self-directed learning and the production of independent scholarly work. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced research environment with minimal supervision is essential, as is the ability to effectively lead and direct other project assistants and to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary research team.
This is a 12-month, full-time, contract position. Subsequent fellowship support may be available, but is not guaranteed. Applicants will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding (e.g., CIHR) in the first fellowship year. The position start date is negotiable between April 1 and September 1, 2019. The starting salary for this position is $55,000 CAD. Due to being classified as a non-permanent trainee position, this position does not include a specified benefits package. Non-Canadian applicants are welcome to apply.
To apply please send a current CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Christian Hendershot ( christian.hendershot@camh.ca ). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, ON, Canada
Postdoc

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is a dynamic, academically oriented hospital that promotes integration of research and clinical care. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health research and teaching institute and a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating site. Research at CAMH aims to translate understanding of the causes of mental illness and addictions into more effective treatments.
The Biobehavioral Alcohol Research Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to contribute to clinical and psychosocial research in the area of substance use disorders. The primary role of the fellow will be to assist with the implementation of research projects utilizing clinical, survey and quantitative methods to study risk and protective factors for substance use disorders in young populations, clinical aspects of substance use disorders in treatment-seeking populations, and/or epidemiological aspects of substance use and related disorders. Roles will include participating in the management of grant-funded projects and pilot projects, assisting in the development of study protocols, supervision of undergraduate and graduate research assistants, and leadership in data analysis and manuscript preparation. The Fellow will also have access to various academic and training experiences at CAMH and the University of Toronto.
A Ph.D. in clinical or health psychology, health sciences, public health, or a closely related field as of the fellowship start date is required. A demonstrated record of independent scientific productivity, as evidenced by a strong history of first-author, peer-review publications, is required. At least 3 years of human subjects research in the area of substance use disorders is also required. Proficiency in advanced statistical modeling (for example, structural equation modeling, growth mixture modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, meta analysis) is strongly preferred. Experience with clinical assessments, including structured interviews (e.g., SCID), self-report-rating scales, personality inventories, and/or neuropsychological testing is an asset. Experience with mixed-method approaches is also an asset. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to obtain an independent scientist or faculty position within the next 2-3 years.
The successful candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and will be responsive to deadlines and performance feedback. Candidates must possess a strong ability for self-directed learning and the production of independent scholarly work. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced research environment with minimal supervision is essential, as is the ability to effectively lead and direct other project assistants and to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary research team.
This is a 12-month, full-time, contract position. Subsequent fellowship support may be available, but is not guaranteed. Applicants will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding (e.g., CIHR) in the first fellowship year. The position start date is negotiable between April 1 and September 1, 2019. The starting salary for this position is $55,000 CAD. Due to being classified as a non-permanent trainee position, this position does not include a specified benefits package. Non-Canadian applicants are welcome to apply.
To apply please send a current CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Christian Hendershot ( christian.hendershot@camh.ca ). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, ON, Canada
Postdoc

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is a dynamic, academically oriented hospital that promotes integration of research and clinical care. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health research and teaching institute and a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating site. Research at CAMH aims to translate understanding of the causes of mental illness and addictions into more effective treatments.
A clinical psychology post-doctoral fellowship in addiction treatment and clinical research is available for the 2019-2020 academic year. The fellowship will be based in the CAMH Addictions Division and the Ambulatory Services outpatient program. The primary roles of the fellow will be 1) to complete postdoctoral training in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders in the context of a multidisciplinary outpatient addiction program, and 2) to complete training in clinically oriented research on substance use disorders. Both roles will involve engaging in treatment services for outpatients under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. The position will also include clinical roles on grant-funded projects in the areas of addiction neuroscience and addiction treatment (e.g., randomized trials). Opportunities for supervising junior trainees will also be available.
This position requires a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and the completion of an accredited clinical psychology internship program as of the fellowship start date. Strong experience in the clinical assessment and treatment of concurrent disorders in an outpatient context is required. Demonstrated proficiency in empirically based treatment approaches (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing) is required. Experience with group treatment approaches is desirable. The ideal candidate will have strong interests in the delivery and evaluation of substance use disorder interventions, and will possess the ability to independently engage in clinical assessment and intervention roles with weekly supervision. Experience with human subjects research in the area of substance use disorders, in particular experience with treatment outcome/evaluation research, is highly desirable. Eligibility to apply for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (in either a supervised practice or autonomous practice role) as of the fellowship start date is required. However, completion of the registration process prior to or during the fellowship start date is not required.
The successful candidate will possess strong attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and will be responsive to deadlines and performance feedback. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary treatment team comprised of medical and allied health staff. The successful applicant will be expected to support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and compiles with all applications and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to pursue a career in substance use disorder treatment and/or treatment research.
This is a 12-month, full-time, contract position commencing in August/September 2019. Subsequent fellowship support may be available, but is not guaranteed. Applicants will have the opportunity to apply for independent fellowship funding during the first fellowship year if desired. The starting salary for this position is $55,000 CAD. Due to being classified as a non-permanent trainee position, this position does not include a specified benefits package. Non-Canadian applicants are welcome to apply.
To apply please send a current CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Christian Hendershot ( christian.hendershot@camh.ca ). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, ON, Canada
Postdoc

The Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition (RISC) Lab (http://risclab.rutgers.edu) at Rutgers University-Newark, directed by Dr. Luis M. Rivera, is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position.
The postdoctoral scholar will work on a multi-year NSF-funded research project investigating the roles of exposure to and relationships with STEM professionals from underrepresented minority (URM) groups in the recruitment of URM students into the STEM academic pipeline, as well as their STEM academic performance and STEM-related psychological, motivational, and cognitive factors (with a special emphasis on implicit social cognition). The research is part of the Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Garden State LSAMP (http://gslsamp.rutgers.edu/), a coalition of eight New Jersey college campuses (under the direction of Dr. Alexander E. Gates). The postdoctoral scholar’s main hub will be at Rutgers University-Newark, but will interact extensively with alliance representatives.
The scientific research will consist of a series of longitudinal, experimental, and cross-sectional studies. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for intellectual contributions to the overall project, collecting and analyzing data from self-report and reaction time measures, and writing scientific papers and presentations. Additional duties will include working with a team of graduate and undergraduate students and research assistants and sharing their expertise with others. There may be opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar to develop their own project in collaboration with Dr. Rivera, provided they are related to the general goals of the NSF grant and the RISC Lab’s areas of research.
Qualifications
Position qualifications include a Ph.D. in psychology or related field; strong methodological and quantitative skills; experience with longitudinal designs and longitudinal data analyses; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; detail-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently and in a team environment; and effectively balance multiple tasks and projects. Experience with data collection platforms and programming software (e.g., Inquisit) and statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, R) is highly desired. Excellent scientific writing skills are required.
Benefits
Postdoctoral scholar will receive a competitive salary (consistent with Rutgers and NSF guidelines), health insurance, and a modest research and travel budget. Postdoctoral scholar will also benefit from access to the greater university community of academics and are invited to join regular working group meetings within Department of Psychology and the RISC Lab, plus career development workshops aimed at young researchers. Funding is guaranteed for two years (based on satisfactory performance).
Application
Submit a cover letter focusing on core substantive interests, methodological expertise to date, and reasons for applying to the postdoc position (no more than 2 pages), a statement of research interests and accomplishments (no more than 3 pages), a CV that includes contact information for three references. Reference letters will be requested from short-listed applicants.
Application materials received by April 1, 2019, will be given full consideration. Start date is June 1, 2019. Please send application materials as a single PDF file to Dr. Luis M. Rivera at luis@psychology.rutgers.edu. Also, applicants are asked to please submit their materials to the Rutgers Employment Opportunities website, https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/86736.

February 28, 2019
Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship in Traumatic Stress and Addictions
Center of Alcohol Studies and the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Description:
This is a two-year endowed post-doctoral clinical research fellowship available to psychologists, and other social scientists interested in developing their professional trajectory towards translational research on interventions and treatments for traumatic stress and addictions. Trainees are expected to conduct research in areas that could range from:
-applying human experimental medicine approaches to develop or modify behavioral interventions;
-identifying biomarkers predicting individual differences leading to treatment matching;
-conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses or secondary, integrative data analyses of clinical trials seeking to identify mechanisms or moderators of change;
-developing or modifying interventions or combination behavioral therapies to treatment traumatic stress and addictions;
-testing technology or mobile health applications of evidence based treatments;
-studying implementation and dissemination of evidence based treatments in the community.
The training program is designed to impart the skills necessary for submitting competitive career development (LRP and K) awards. The emphasis on translational clinical research will require competitive applicants to demonstrate an interest in mentorship from an interdisciplinary team of scientists who will help build knowledge in a number of relevant domains including (but not limited to) clinical trials, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and implementation science.
Trainees will be mentored in core domains of translational research in addictions and trauma treatment including: (1) experimental medicine and clinical trials methods and design, (2) translational neuroscience relating to stress models in animals and humans (3) biostatistics, (4) research design, management, and ethics, (5) scientific writing and oral presentation, and (6) grant preparation. The training program is led by a group of internationally recognized researchers with strong records in addiction-focused clinical trials including psychological and psychopharmacological interventions, cardiac neuroscience, SCAN-based (social, cognitive and affective) neuroscience, neuroimaging, and prevention research. Faculty include: Brandon Alderman, Ph.D., Marsha Bates, Ph.D., Jennifer Buckman, Ph.D., Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP, Matthew Lee, Ph.D., Lesia Ruglass, Ph.D., Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D, ABPP. Candidates can elect to work in any of the numerous human neuroscience, epidemiology, or clinical treatment laboratories affiliated with the program.
Trainees who are interested will have opportunities to receive supervised clinical hours at the Dialectical Behavior Therapies Clinic at Rutgers University (DBT-RU). Trainees must apply for a limited permit from the State of New Jersey.
The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University, is a multidisciplinary research and training institute, which performs clinical and biomedical research on alcohol and substance use disorders. CAS serves as a home to clinical and biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners across Rutgers University schools and programs, as well as an illustrious group of affiliated scientists outside of the university. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is home to CAS, with strong ties to the School of Public Health, University Behavioral Health Services, and the Brain Health Institute.
GSAPP’s commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu.
To Apply:
Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to Stephanie Peeters, Senior Administrative Assistant, snsmith@smithers.rutgers.edu . Please compile the application materials into a single PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial. Please note: If your mentors prefer to submit their letters separately, please request that they indicate your name in their email. For additional information contact Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP at denise.hien@smithers.rutgers.edu.
Qualifications:
PhD in clinical psychology or related field from an APA accredited program. A publication track record, experience in addiction and traumatic stress is required. Interest in statistical modeling is a plus.
Application deadline: April 1, 2019
Start Date: July 2, 2019
Salary: $49,000 with benefits
Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Vermont’s Center on Behavior and Health announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity in our internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of substance abuse. The fellow will participate in the conduct of an ongoing NIDA/FDA-funded trials on the use of tobacco in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, as well as develop new research opportunities in related areas. The mentoring team has an exceptional track record of helping fellows further their careers as independent investigators.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline. Trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record and commitment to a career in tobacco research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise. Experience with behavioral economics is highly valued. There may be additional application requirements if you are a non-US citizen or non-permanent resident.
Appointment: 2-3 yrs.
Benefits: Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH Institutional Training Awards.
To apply: Send application form ( downloaded from VCBH website ), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Sarah Heil c/o Ms. Marissa Palmer (marissa.palmer@uvm.edu).
About us: The VCBH was established in 2013, sponsored in part by a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Award from the National Institute on General Medical Sciences and a Tobacco Center on Regulatory Science (TCORS) Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The VCBH resides within the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, with the director and administrative offices being located within the Department of Psychiatry, and participating investigators, collaborators, and advisors across 15 academic departments in the College of Medicine and 7 colleges within UVM and 5 other universities. The VCBH is further strengthened by interdisciplinary collaborations with key community healthcare leaders and distinguished scientific advisory panels. The focus of the VCBH is on investigating relationships between personal behaviors and risk for chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior.
For more information: Contact Ms. Marissa Palmer, marissa.palmer@uvm.edu or see our website .
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.

Postdoctoral Position in Affective and Clinical/Translational Neuroscience
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Candidates are being considered for a NIMH-funded postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Alex Shackman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland at College Park ( http://shackmanlab.org/ ). The overarching mission of the lab is to have a deep impact on the fields of affective and translational neuroscience. To that end, we do our best to perform innovative studies that can lead to significant discoveries, to disseminate our discoveries as widely as possible, and to mentor trainees to become top-notch scientists. The focus of this position will be to support on-going projects aimed at understanding the neurobiology of fear and anxiety and its role in the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, and psychosis. A secondary focus will be on linking variation in the function of that circuitry to thoughts, feelings, and behavior in the real-world, indexed using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and GPS-tracking techniques. There will be opportunities to become involved in other projects and to develop new analytic strategies. We are particularly excited about candidates with a strong background in fMRI methods or other kinds of computationally intensive signal processing (e.g. machine learning), but will also consider those with expertise in other areas of affective/cognitive neuroscience or data science/scientific programming. We want someone who is comfortable teaching themselves new techniques and who can jump right into doing science, so decent-or-better coding and statistical skills are mandatory. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This is a 1-year position that is renewable, contingent on performance and funding. Applicants should send a cover letter or portfolio describing relevant skills, experience, and interests— please provide concrete details about your technical contributions to past projects . Please include a current CV and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Shackman ( shackman@umd.edu ). Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Read more about the NIMH R01 project here and here . Read more about the NIDA R21 project here and here .
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University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, USA
Postdoc

The Sprague Laboratory within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open, full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2019. The laboratory is looking for exceptional individuals with particular emphasis in the area of Vision Science and Computational Cognitive Neuroscience. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Sprague, the Perception, Cognition, and Action Laboratory ( https://spraguelab.psych.ucsb.edu ) seeks to understand the neural mechanisms underlying behaviors related to visual spatial cognition, including visual attention, working memory, and the guidance of eye movements, using techniques including computational neuroimaging, EEG, and eye tracking.
Responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Scholar will include engaging in all aspects of research projects under the mentorship of Dr. Sprague. Specific duties will involve working closely with Dr. Sprague to develop project ideas, perform literature reviews, conduct necessary experiments (fMRI, EEG, eye tracking, psychophysics), analyze results, present findings in peer-reviewed publications and at academic conferences, and develop professional skills (presentation skills, writing, scholarship, leadership, etc.) in pursuit of career goals.
Basic Qualifications Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field including, computer science, applied mathematics, biology, etc., except the dissertation at the time of application.
A demonstrated record of academic and research excellence as evidenced by one or more of the following: lead-author peer-reviewed publication, major/national conference presentation (e.g., Society for Neuroscience) as presenting author, or lead-author pre-print manuscript posted on a public preprint server (bioRxiv, arXiv, PsyArXiv).
Additional Qualifications A minimum of one year performing extensive research in neuroscience is required. In addition, the Ph.D must be conferred by the start of the appointment, which is expected to be June 1, 2019.
Preferred Qualifications Strong programming skills (e.g., MATLAB/Python) are essential. Preferred candidates will also have substantial experience with human neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), behavioral testing (visual psychophysics, eye tracking), univariate and/or multivariate model-based analyses, and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis software (AFNI, Freesurfer), and be comfortable working with source control software and using a UNIX environment.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: • Curriculum Vitae, including list of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations • Cover Letter, including a brief description of past and future research interests • At least one sample of a peer-reviewed publication OR a preprint posted on a public preprint server (bioRxiv, arXiv, or PsyArXiv) representative of past research • Names and contact information for 3 References
Applications received by MARCH 31, 2019, will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01472
Questions can be directed to the Principal Investigator and Search Chair, Dr. Thomas Sprague, via email at: tsprague@ucsb.edu
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service appropriate to the position.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic by law.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Trauma and Resilience Center (TRC) is part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health’s McGovern Medical School. The TRC is actively seeking candidates for an outstanding training in the impacts of trauma with a focus on children and their families. Postdoctoral fellows will be part of multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and professional counselors that provide evidence based trauma focused interventions through an outpatient specialty clinic at the Department of Psychiatry. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to provide care continuity for patients treated within UTHealth Houston affiliated Harris County Psychiatric Center's specialized inpatient adolescent programs developed for child sex trafficking survivors and youth involved with juvenile probation. Fellows will have the opportunity to receive specialized training serving patients with a diversity of trauma experiences to include human trafficking, sexual abuse, post-disaster trauma, victims of crime, and those who have survived severe physical traumas. Training in evidence based practices will include trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mentalization based treatment, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure therapy. Based on level of experience and training, there are also opportunities for fellows to engage in psychotherapy outcomes research, grant writing, community presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. This postdoctoral fellowship in psychology requires a one-year commitment.
Requirements: PhD/PsyD in psychology, experience in clinical research, treatment of trauma exposed children and their families, treatment of co-morbid conditions commonly experienced by patients who have been exposed to complex trauma.
Preferred: · Experience working with survivors of human trafficking, homeless youth, children in foster care and other vulnerable populations; working with crime victims; research experience, demonstrated history of publications, and proficiency in data analysis strongly preferred.
Please send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Elizabeth.W.Newlin@uth.tmc.edu
Anticipated start date – 2019
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Applicants are sought for an NIAAA -funded research project involving secondary data analysis and new data collection investigating mechanisms of problem-drinking reduction (including recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder) across different periods of the adult lifespan (young adulthood, midlife, and older adulthood). This will be a two-to-three-year position in which the successful candidate will (1) help coauthor research papers currently at various stages of preparation on mechanisms of problem-drinking reduction in young adulthood and midlife and (2) assist with planning and oversight of survey-based data collection emphasizing possible links between health issues (including cognitive decline) and problem drinking in a sample of midlife and older adults. All of this research centers around characterizing mechanisms of problem-drinking reductions toward evaluating multiple theoretical models of how reductions occur, understanding developmental variability across the adult lifespan in key mechanisms, and thereby guiding lifespan-developmentally-informed interventions.
This position offers many significant training opportunities. Beyond experience gained assisting in the above NIAAA -funded research, the successful candidate will also participate in training activities alongside postdoctoral trainees supported by the Center of Alcohol Studies postdoctoral fellowship program in translational addictions research. The fellowship is led by an interdisciplinary team of addiction scientists affiliated with the Center. Training is designed to build knowledge in a number of core domains of addictions research including (1) implementation science, experimental medicine, and clinical trials, (2) psychopathology in the context of lifespan development, (3) cognitive and affective neuroscience models in animals and humans (4) biostatistics, (5) research design, management, and ethics, (6) scientific writing and oral presentation, and (7) grant preparation.
Altogether, the experience and training offered by this position will impart skills necessary for submitting competitive career development (e.g., LRP and K) awards.
For interested applicants, there is also potential for this position to facilitate broader career-development training opportunities through the INSPIRE ( IRACDA New Jersey/New York for Science Partnerships in Research & Education) Postdoctoral Program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ( RWJMS ).
The Center of Alcohol Studies ( CAS ), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University, is a multidisciplinary research and training institute. CAS is home to a group of internationally recognized scholars with strong records in addiction-focused clinical and biomedical research on alcohol and substance use disorders from across many Rutgers University schools and programs, as well as an illustrious group of affiliated scientists outside of the university. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP ) is home to CAS , with strong ties to the School of Public Health, University Behavioral Health Services, and the Brain Health Institute.
GSAPP’s commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused atmosphere. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu .
Position open until filled.
Start Date: Flexible